# Top 50 Music VC (Venture Capital) Funds in South Korea in June 2026 ## Altos Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Menlo Park, California, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services We are privileged to invest on behalf of institutional investors, most with charitable, educational, or non-profit missions. Serving entrepreneurs is a calling for us, and we look to partner with companies with an equally strong sense of purpose. ## KB Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology Founded in 1990, KB Investment Co., Ltd. (KBIC) is one of Korea’s leading investment firms of venture capital and private equity funds with over USD 2.6 Billion of asset under management as of December 2023. KBIC is a subsidiary of KB Financial Group, Korea’s premier financial group with the largest domestic customer base as well as the widestnetwork of service branches in Korea.KBIC’s team is recognized for industry thought leadership, a broad network of powerful industry relationships, and a unique professional investment approach to investing. KBIC passionately support our portfolio companies with active guidance in all key aspects of team building, strategy, operations and governance ## InterVest Co. - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Health Care Creating Innovative Values for Ventures. Knowledgeable & Experienced Professionals. Leading Venture Capital Investor in Korea ## Industrial Bank of Korea - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) is committed to honoring its charter of financing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The Bank has extended the scope of its expertise to provide a comprehensive range of financial services to individual customers in a quest to emerge as a leading financial services group. In pursuit of that goal, IBK is makingevery effort to enhance its competitiveness, achieve balanced growth and strengthen its global presence.The Bank employs around 10,000 staff and operates a distribution network of 612 branches including 12 overseas branches. Providing complementary services, the Bank also operates several subsidiaries: IBK Capital Corporation, IBK-SG Asset Management, IBK System Co., Ltd., and IBK Credit Information Corporation. In 2008, IBK Investment & Securities was launched, focused on meeting the needs of SME customers for services such as IPOs and M&As. Moreover, strategic alliance with Korea Investment Holdings enhances product competitiveness and affiliation with the National Post Office promoting easy customer access to IBK banking services. ## kocca - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Apps, Music, E-Commerce Korea Creative Content Agency (kocca) was established on May 7, 2009 to efficiently support the growth of the cultural industry by combining Korea Broadcasting Institute, Korea Culture and Content Agency, Korea Game Industry Agency, Cultural Contents Center, and Digital Contents Business Group of Korea IT Industry Promotion Agency according toArticle 31 of the Framework Act on Cultural Industry Promotion.kocca is an agency dedicated to promoting all areas for content. We established a comprehensive support system to nurture the content industry, and aim to develop Korea as one of the world's top 5 contents powerhouses.kocca conducts various support businesses to help Korea's content industry grow into a global leader in the creative economy. ## Timewise Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, E-Commerce TIMEWISE INVESTMENT, formerly known as CJ Venture Investment, is a principal investment firm specializing in investments in video broadcasting, animation, movies, culture contents, games, communications equipment, arts, sports, leisure, manufacturing and service, mobile devices and solutions, information technology, SI, web agency, cell therapy andbiotechnology sectors. The firm primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Jeju. CJ Venture Investment was established in 2000 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. ## Content Technologies, Inc. (CTI) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Moorpark, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Music, Art, Fashion Content Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is an artificial intelligence research and development company. It specializes in production automation, business process automation, instructional design, and content application solutions. CTI helps companies to discover insights, generate content, and navigate new competitive landscapes. The company possessesseveral business units and ventures up and running using its proprietary artificial intelligence platform. CTI partners with companies of various sizes in various industries to solve challenges with data, business, and process automation using artificial intelligence in areas such as health care, financial markets, education, and government. The company was founded by Dr. Scott R. Parfitt in 2005 and is headquartered in Moorpark, California. ## Laguna Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Apps Laguna Investment is a venture capital firm focused on professional entrepreneurial investments. ## Sazze Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Jose, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Primer Sazze Partners - We like to find founders who are making the impossible happen through sheer force of will and a refusal to accept hard truths. ## Future Science and Technology Holdings - Type: VC Fund - Location: Daejeon, Taejon-jikhalsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Biotechnology, Food and Beverage Future Science and Technology Holdings is an investment company that specializes in technology-based services. ## Strong Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Los Angeles, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Health Care Strong Ventures is a generalist VC firm based in LA and Seoul, backing early-stage startups with a focus on Korean founders. ## Capstone Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Mobile, Gaming Capstone Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs seeking success with fresh ideas. ## SV Investment Corp - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence SV Investment Corp is a venture capital firm that provides companies with finance, strategic advice and information at critical stages of their development. ## CRIT Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Blockchain, Gaming The Road Not Taken ## InfoBank - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gyeongju, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Apps InfoBank develops and provides mobile messaging solutions and other related services.The company offers business messaging services such as SMS, LMS, and multimedia message services; interactive media services; smart car solutions; and integrated online and offline payment services.InfoBank was founded in 1995 and is based in Gyeongju, SouthKorea. ## Michigan Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Music, Content, Software Michigan Venture Capital Co., Ltd. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in investments in the late and growth stages, and buyout deals. The firm typically invests in the technology and telecommunication, sports, leisure information technology, game software, education, consumer retail focusing on the high-end global brands,entertainment projects including movies, television dramas, high-end musicals, operas, exhibitions, media, financial advisory services including equity and debt financing, corporate advisory services including mergers and acquisitions and asset divestitures, and consulting services including sales and marketing, operating and branding. It primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul nad Gyeonggi province. The firm primarily invests between $0.5 million and $1million in the initial stage, and between $1 million and $2.5 million in the late stage investments. Michigan Venture Capital Co., Ltd. was established in 2002 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. ## Shinhan Venture Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical Shinhan Venture Investment operates as an investment company. Shinhan Venture Investment focuses on earlier-stage venture capital investments and later-stage control investments opportunities derived from the latest megatrends such as the aging population, disruptive technologies, IT convergence, alternative energy and etc. ## Grand Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Education, Apps, E-Learning Building the Future ## Midas Doang-A Investment - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Series A, Seed - Focus: Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Software Midas Doang-A Investment ## SNU Technical Holdings - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Apps, Music, Database SNU Technical Holdings ## Solaire Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Apps, Music, Events Solaire Partners is an investment firm ## Reflexive Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel - Focus: Apps, Architecture, Information Technology Reflexive is a web3 focused investment firm, backing founders driving adoption and solving meaningful problems. ## YG Entertainment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Corporate Round - Focus: Software, Media and Entertainment, Music YG Entertainment, the entertainment company established by Yang Hyun Suk, of the popular Korean act Seo Tae Ji and Boys, has been at the forefront of the popularization of hip-hop music in Korea. From its inception, YG Entertainment has been the birthplace of some of Korea’s most popular and well-respected artists, from YG’s earlier artists such asJINUSEAN and 1TYM, to the immensely successful current acts, BIGBANG and 2NE1. The company has flourished by creating a family-like atmosphere where ideas on music, fashion, art and culture are exchanged freely between the artists, producers and staff members alike. The YG Family also includes a respected roster of actors and actresses, including actress and director, Ku Hye Sun, best known for the popular TV-drama “Boys Over Flowers” and Jeong Hye Young ## Kaist Venture Investment Holdings - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Grant - Focus: Information Technology, Retail, Health Care Kaist Venture Investment Holdings is a startup company that invests in startups that solve social problems through innovative technologies. They invest in businesses that maximize synergy by pursuing both social and financial values at the same time. It focuses on five sectors including health, environment, education, elimination of inequality, andsocial infrastructure. Kaist Venture Investment Holdings was founded on October 31, 2014, and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. ## BNK Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence BNK Venture Capital is an investment firm. ## KNet Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Manufacturing, Information Technology, Gaming K-Net is a venture capital firm. ## Kudos Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, E-Commerce, Biotechnology Kudos Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea. ## SANG SANG ebiz - Type: VC Fund - Location: Doksansadong, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Apps, Information Technology SANG SANG ebiz offers software education and MySQL DBMS consulting services. ## Murex Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology Murex Partners is a VC firm specializing in thesis-driven investing. ## KDDI Open Innovation Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Software, Mobile, Internet KDDI Open Innovation Fund is a corporate venture capital fund that will support promising startup companies. Total size of the fund is JPY10 billion. This is the first corporate venture capital fund established by KDDI. The fund will be managed by Global Brain Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO, Yasuhiko Yurimoto),which has a strong track record in the venture capital business. By combining KDDI’s know-how and assets with Global Brain’s investment and management support capabilities, we will work together to accelerate cooperative activities with promising startup companies. Through this fund, as well as "KDDI ∞ Labo," a startup incubation program currently inviting a second round of applications, we will continue to support the growth of the next startup companies. ## Hashed - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services Hashed is a global, early stage venture fund focused on backing founders who are pioneering the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Hashed is based in Seoul and San Francisco. ## Kiwoom Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Youidodong, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Biotechnology Kiwoom Investment provides financial assistance with funding for small businesses. ## Shinhan Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Apps Shinhan Capital is a credit-specialized company offering corporate finance services for its clients. It provides financial services, lease, corporate loans, investment financing, housing loans, installment financing, etc. Shinhan Capital was established in 1991. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. ## Bokwang Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Mobile, Health Care Bokwang Investment is a Korean investment management firm that supports funds and management for small- and medium-sized companies. ## Sfermion - Type: VC Fund - Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Gaming, Cryptocurrency Sfermion is a multi-strategy investment firm focused on the immersive internet ## Juwon Patent Law Firm - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: B2B, Music, E-Learning Juwon Patent Law Firm specializes in general civil and criminal cases. ## CJ Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Therapeutics, Information Technology CJ Investment operates as an investment firm. ## iM Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series B, Series C - Focus: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health Care iM Investment Partners is an investment firm. It is an affiliate of DGB Finance Group. ## Kakao Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology We are an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp. & the most active, startup-friendly early stage VC of Korea. (Limited Partnerships, not strategic.). ## Union Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Medical, Pharmaceutical “Union Investment Partners” since its founding in 2000, has been the leading venture capital firm in Korea specializing in contents investment that includes successful investment portfolios of films, animations, games, TV dramas, and live concerts. Union Investment Partners will maintain its role as a major investment partner of venture businessesand contents industry that seeks growth and advancement to the global market. ## IAM - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Music, Content, Health Care IAM is an IT company that offers railway operation information management systems. ## The Raine Group - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Gaming, Information Technology An integrated merchant bank advising and investing in high growth sectors of technology, media and telecom. Offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Paris, Shanghai and Singapore. ## Formation 8 - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, SaaS, Big Data Formation 8 is a venture capital firm. We support top entrepreneurs to build market leading smart enterprise and energy technology companies. We bring operational expertise to help our portfolio companies achieve global scale. ## Eugene Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Yongdungpo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series B, Pre-Seed - Focus: Food and Beverage, Apps, EdTech Eugene Investment is a finance company that provides venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, mutual funds and online trading service. ## Qihoo 360 Technology - Type: VC Fund - Location: Beijing, Beijing, China - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Angel, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Internet, Security 360 Total Security is a leader in Cybersecurity software. With a billion active internet users, 360 has earned a strong reputation for excellence. Download Free ## Mirae Asset Venture Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology Mirae Asset Venture Investment invests in specialized enterprises and provides technology, funding and management consulting. ## Groom Investment - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Private Equity - Focus: Apps, Music, EdTech Groom Investment is an investment firm. ## eBEST - Type: VC Fund - Location: Yongdungpo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Series C, Series D - Focus: Biotechnology, Biopharma, Apps eBest is a brokerage firm. ## Maven Capital Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS Maven is one of the UK's leading private equity and investment firms. We provide essential capital and expertise to help businesses unlock their potential. ## We Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence we ventures is a VC industry with innovative venture capitalists, who invest in creative, honest, and outstanding entrepreneurs.